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34 Down syndrome care are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby Down syndrome care is 5 years
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Andrea W.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr
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I have an adult daughter with Down Syndrome. Needless to say, working with children with special needs is very close to my heart.
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I love working with kids with special needs. I have experience with Spina Bifida, ASD, ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X, mental health diagnosis, g-tubes, assisting with full ADLs, behavioral issues, and down syndrome.
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I have been caring for children for 8 years. I have had childcare experience in friends' homes, through the services of Portland Nanny, at Vivian Olum Child Development Center in Eugene, OR, and at a Shelter for abused women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of my experience is with infants and preschoolers,...
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About 7 years ago I got started working with children with special needs. I was the regular babysitter for a family that had a child with Down Syndrome. This instilled a passion in me to continue this work. Throughout my college experience, I worked for College Nannies and Tutors in San Diego. My job title for this company was a...
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I've cared for kids with Down Syndrome and Autism for 7 years. Three of those were as a private caregiver and I worked for four years with a certified company as a behavioral aid.
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During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for...
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When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special...
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I have been working as a caretaker since I received a babysitting certification at 11 years old. In middle and high school I babysat for a multitude of families in my hometown as their regular sitter. Throughout my high school and college summers I worked as a full time nanny. One of the families I regularly worked for...
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"Mindy babysat for our two young daughters for several years every Saturday night. She has also babysat for us for long weekends. Mindy set the bar for all future babysitters for being kind, clean, on time,...
Reviewed by Evelyn W.
Caitlin B.
Portland, OR
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Vaccinated. I have 10 years of experience with ages 2 months - 12 years old. Bachelor's in family and human services. I use a constructivist and play based approach. I have experience working as an on-call nanny for a variety of families and I have worked in child development centers such as the Fruit and Flower Child Care...
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Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
Claire M.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Graduate Student SSpeech-Language Pathologist Seeking Summer Employment
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Hi there! I'm a 2nd year graduate student in a Speech Language Pathology master's program that is set to graduate this May. I am currently looking for a part or full-time position during the summer before I begin my SLP career. I have plenty of experience with children who have a wide range of needs. I have provided nannying...
Claire M.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Graduate Student Speech-Language Pathologist Seeking Summer Employment
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Hi there! I am a 2nd year graduate student in a Speech-Language Pathology master's program. I am set to graduate this May. I am currently looking for a part or full-time position during the summer before the upcoming school year. I have plenty of experience working with children with a wide range of needs. I have provided...
Ciara M.
Portland, OR
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have been working with a little boy with down syndrome and autism for that last year and it has been so rewarding. When I started he was nonverbal and now he's beginning for form full sentences correctly. Watching him grow and learn life skills has been amazing and I'd like to continue in this line of work. The past 2 1/2...
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I have over five years experience working with children who have Down Syndrome at various age, and from higher to lower functioning children. I have one year paid experience as a Personal Support Worker (through Multnomah County, however I can be transferred between counties). My experience is mostly with children who have DS. I...
Claire S.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19.
I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and...
Daisy S.
Portland, OR
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed.
I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
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"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."
Reviewed by Abby P.
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I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior...
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I have worked with children with reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I worked at a boarding school for girls with reactive attachment disorder, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism I was direct care provider at this job. I watched over the girls made sure they were following...
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I graduated from SUNY Geneseo as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities with my Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Handicapped. While at school I was a Special Olympics volunteer for about 3 years. I would assist participants with sports instruction, foster team building skills and hands-on...
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Jessica F.
Portland, OR
$15-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Parent Of Special Needs Child Looking For Work While Children Are In School.
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I am Jessica, Mother of 3 children 11, 8, and 15. I am the outgoing pta president and am the incoming pta president at the elementary school where my children attend. I have quite a long history in working with children and adults of different needs. I have worked with children with ASD, ADHD, CP , feeding tubes, Down Syndrome...
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